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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29
Foreign News.
peals TO day

PARIS, Sept. ON. Lebigno, banker
at Nancy, who is lessee cfihe ground where
the shooting on The Franco. German fronle;
occurred, ard who was orc OF The patty Of
sportsmen, says: "Our party kept toe from
tier line q few yards on The lefC. While de-
scending path we were absolutely exposed
on the German side When the first ehol
was fired 1 heard the hiss OF Il bullet over
head. Before had recovered from my suT
prise second shot killed the keeper. ard
a third wounded Lieutenant Wanger.
summoned the local authorities. We found
blood pools on French soil. 1 requested
sergeant Of sendGrmes to mark tren ct the
spot. 5wear that peither chelonse nor
cry YVES addressed to US. Had the Germans
uttered q sound We must have heard them
Some CT tie papers here say they believe
that The shooting affair on the frontier Sat
urday was psemeditated, and that it was
possibly the result of bet between two
drunken German soldiers.
General Ferron, Minister OF War, ycster.
day inspected the Ccrniche forts at Nice.
He was entertained ct public banquet, and
in an address he praised tho patriotism OF
the inhabitants Of Nice, and promised that
the garrison should be increased.
BERLIN, Sept. 29.-Proculator Sadoul's
report on the frontier shooting affair has
ceched NJ Herbette the French Ambassa4
Cor here. According to the procurator tho
men who were shot we're hit On French soil
NJ Sadoul says he made q personal investi.
CATION and found pools Of blood on French
territory. There were no blood stains be
tween the pools and tho frontier nor over
the frontier. None CT the French shooting
party. he says, crossed into Germany
The German semi official press attack the
Russian increase of the import duty. TIE
Cologne Gazette says: III German wares
must herceforth remain in Germany
Russian corn. cattle and timber must
not be permitted to enter Germany"
LONDON, Sep: pa dispatch from Paris
to the Chronicle says that Germany intends
to largely compensate the widow Of Big
non, the eemekeeper, who was shot by Ger
man frontier guards. Au hour before the
shooting occurred President Grovy received
an autograph letter from Emperor William
declaring that the peace Of Europe waa the
CHIEF so!icitudc of his declining years.
Polydore De Koyser esq, Alderman for
harrington without, and Roman Catho
lie, was to day elected Lord Mayer CT Lon
don.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 27.-Tho Bonrso
Gazette says Russia does rot need foreign
loan. aud that the last four per cent. interior
loan will cover the years deficit.
DUBLIN, Sept. GA number Of emer-
gency mon 5'ho were engaged in Selling cat
tic near Aiklow, being resisted fired n vol
Icy Of revolver and rifle shots John Kin
sella, Go yenra old, was killed ana severn'
parsons wero wounded.
BUCHAREsT, Sept. 29-All Bulgarian ref
ugees have, at the request of the Sofia gov
ernmept, been expelled from Roumania.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

That Miss Joues is nice looking girl,
isn't she ?'
Eyes, and she'd be The belle Of the town
if it wasn't for one thing"
"What's that ?n
"She has catarrh SO bad it is unpleasant
to be near her. She he's tried dozen
things and nothing helps her. 1 am sorry.
for like her, but that doesn't make it any
less disagreeable for one to be around her."
Now if she had used DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy, there would have been nothing OF
the kind said for it will cure catarrh every
time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29
letter from Richmond.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria GAzErrE.l
RICHMOND, Sept. 81, 1SS7.-It is a pity
that We can't have Hon. Jefferson Davis
here OF the laying of the corner stone of the
Lee monument. Like the GAZETTE, think
the day now agreed upon for the occasion
should be changed so as to enable the old
ex-President of the Confederacy TO be pro-
sent. Mr.. Davis may have made some mis-
takes-and pray, what mortal has not made
mistakes but never doubted his sncer-
ty of purpose. And think every Southern
homage to the "grand old man,
The theatrical season promises to be one
of the most brilliant Richmond has had in
many years. Booth and Barrett will appear
together as it is seldom that two such emf.
nent actors ever play together, doubtless
they will draw tremendous crowd. Con-
certs do not appear to take well here. re-
member seeing Camilla Urso, the mstchless
female violinist, have an audience SO small
that it was enough to dishearten any artist.
She played beautifully and should have had
the theatre filed.
The Mozart orchestra got in the dumps
and refused to play until their salaries were
raised. Their salaries had been reduced
during the summer with the promise Of
having them raised again in the fall. They
are not TO be blamed. Some people mag.
inc musicians can live on cir, but they re
quire money to buy food and other ne
cessafies as well as any mortals. They
ehould be we'll paid in return for the plea
sure they give the audiences that go to the
Mozart musicales every week
Hon Geo. D. Wise is in the city.
Mrs. Celeste W. Boiling, who has been
visiting in Louisa, came to the city Thurs
day night.
DR.. Hazen preached in DR.. Hoge's church
Sunday morning. and DR.. Kerr oficiated'at
the First Presbyterian Church; the sermon
of DR.. Kerr was very fine.
The weather has been cold and winter.
like, and fires are not 10 DO despised.
E. L 3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

THE PRESIDENTS GEAIN.-The tfa.
three ars @hich is 10 Cry Toe nrosil -,..
party on their ttip;o the s,atb ana Wes.i-
ing made up in WiImission d ,atthe q j.
man shops. Over Gfy skilled mecbau.cs
have been at work on the ears for the ,,..t
ten days. End they viii be the haudsomcstard
NEST complete in lheworid. The train ngde
up o. the AIlATala, yesiibule car Ct So
Pennsylvania company; tie Eeiascu. a
sleeper. and Dir. Pu.maa's private car IA
eogine and dynamo in the forward car viii
furnish electric lights and bells forthe train.
The work is the most elaborate ever done
By the Pullman company, anG the train vii
represent 5000 COO
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ne-It is woll-known fact that the Hon. chas.

.l1s-It is well-known fact that the Hon. Chas.
i Stuart has more influence than any Que the
democratic party could send to the Legislature TO
represent our city. New and important qucs-
tons will be presented at tho next meeting OF
that body, among them the obtsining of a charter
for Mount Vernon Avenue, and his ripe cxpe-
rence would be much more valuable to us than
the labcrs of one who has seen no service in egis-
lative bodies. Let us by all means persuade
Judge Stuart to reconsider and become our stand
ard bearer, rs he is decidedly the easiest man for
US 20 elect This is not the time FOR experiments
XXX
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29
Alex ANDRIA
THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 90.
THE DEMOCRACY of New York yesterday
-, convention assembled, declared

in convention assembled, declared
srhat the unnecessary federal taxation Oh 'hc
las. fiscal year exceeds sloo.oooooo Unncces-
gary taxation is unju,t taxation. Therefore tic
,,on,ocracy Of New York demand that federal tax
alton be straightway reduced by a sum not less
han 100000 900 year. The taxes to be Drst
reduced or altogether removed a'c those on i'm
rorted raw materials, which now assist and pro-
mote foreign competition with ourselves in our
own markets and prevent or hinder the safe Oh
our owa surplus products in foreign markets
Along with those taxes should bo forthwith re-
,nitted or reduced tho taxation which increases
the cost TO our WACO carriers of the common ne
cessarios OF life and the price OF the common daily
cl thing of a. oar people. Besides these there
are several hundred articles among the 4 l92 ar
ticlcs now taxed which should be swept oil the
tax list into the free list"
Tnis has the true democratic ring. VIZ
rinia democrats when they go to The polls
next November would walk with irmer
step and higher head it they had such
plank in their platform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29
The Honolulu Election.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29.-Advices from
Honolulu, per steamer Ci.y of Sydney. from
China and the Hawaiian Islands, arriving
last night, state that at the election held
September II, ali the members Of the six
tieth House, with perhaps Inc exception Of
two representatives in remote districts, were
elected on the platform of the reform party
supporting the new constitution END minis
tr,-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

Turner gang. He was ordered to halt but
turned on the sheriff, firing three shots, one
Of them slightly wonnding deputy sheriff.
The posse then opened fire on the young
desperate and wounded him in several
places. He will die. Henderson escaped
at the tima with slicht flesh wound in the
shoulder He was alterward arrested and
lodged in the Pinevlle ial for completely in
The murder of Monroe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

4 MOVEMENT Is On foot in New York to
have established in tho public schools OF
that State g. course of manual training.
Such movement Is wise, and should be ex-
tcnded 10 ether States, and should succeed
in all. Experience proves that free schools
are conducive neither to the morality nor
the religion OF the people they should al
least be made to afford their pupils the
means Of Gaining an honest living, the more
especially COW, as the Old apprentice System
has heen almost abolished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

THE COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS ct New York
i, evidently respocter of persons. makes
flesh and fowl of the same material, and
does not believe that what is sauce for The
goose is Sauce for the gander. He refuses
TO allow skilled wine and silk makers from
Europe, whose services have been engaged
in this country, to land, under the law pro-
hibiting the importation of contract labor;
but he has just permitted an English
preacher to land, though he came under Il
contract to take charge Of 3 church in this
country. Some preachers may not be la
borers, but they oil say they IRE, and every
conscientious one must be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29
Kox FACTORY destroyed.

CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-Maxwell Brothers
extensive box factory in this city was de
stroyed by fire last night. Loss about
Sl25. 900 The buildings and machinery
wero entirely destroyed. A planning mill
and sash factory adjoining was damaged 10
the extent Of $4,000, and several other con
tiguous buildings were more or less dam,
aged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

In the U. S Court at Lynchburg yesier-
day, in the case Of John Glenn, trustee, vs..
B. G. Flanagan, en- en- action TO recover Is
80 per cent. assessment on the subscription
stock Of the National Express and Trans
portatiou Company, which failed, q verdict
was rendered in favor of the plaintiff for
IS 600
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a CARD.

To the unknown friend who suggested me in
Yesterdays GAZETTE as a candidate for the House
of Delegates I return my thanks for the compli.
mont intended, but desire to say that having al
ready served the State in that capacity, my am
bition is gratfed, and cannot be a candidate
under any circumstances. / would not run if
nominated nor take my seat if elected Bushes
considerations. not 20 mention others equally per-
sussivc, make it impossible for me to do so.
GEO. A. MUsHDACU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

Court. hiss recently decided that the COM
mission can not compel The railroad compa-
mics 10 produce such books and accounts,
many people think, aud not unnaturally,
tina: as the object Of the commission car not
be attained, it had better be abolished, and
that ~ soon rs possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29
Fatally Wounded.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 29,h.-Jobn
Pierce, member of the notorious Turner
gang, who was suspected of the murder Of
Howard Monroe, of Yellow Creek, last Sat
ulday night. WIS overtaken 10 he road with
a friend, Thomas Henderson, another OF the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

COURT OF APPEALS AT STAUNToN, 2Sru.
Harmon VS.. Hounhan. Further argued By
Judge Shelley for appellant and T. C. L ler
for appellee and submitted.
BlakemoTe VS.. Oder's administrator ar
Gued by Rockingham Paul for appellant and
NJ. F. White for appellee and continues for
further hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

In Boston, yesterday, Rev. w. F. Davis
was tried in the superior criminal court for
preaching on the common without a
license" Tho jury after being cut two
hours returned verdict of guilty. More
than hundred years ago three Baptist
preachers were tried in Virginia for preach
ing the Gospel contrary to law" Patrick
Henry was their counsel. When the indict-
ment was read, he rose and said: May it
please your worshps, what did l hear read
Did 1 hear it distinctly, or was it q mistake
of my own? Did hear au expression that
these men, whom your worships are about
to try for mi-demeanor, are charged with
preaching The Gospel Of the Son Of Cod ?"
The preachers were discharged. The prog
ress of this country is in many respects
back ward
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

In The Circuit Court at Richmond yos,er
day Judge Wexford heard the evidence in
the habeas corpus case Of Thomas SneAd,
who was alleged 10 Rave been uniawiully
detained in prison. Snead waa sentenced
by the judge OF Botetourt County Court in
1881. without having ompanelIed Il jury 20
fix the torn Of confinement do was dis
charged from prison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

TIE PACIFIC railroad comm sion, each
of whose members draws nine thousand
dollars q year and has his travelling ex
penses paid, has resumed its sessions. 1t
was created to investigate the affairs, the
books and accounts, of he Pacific railroads.
AS Justice Field, of the U. 5. Supreme
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TO-DAY's TELEGRApH1Ec NEWS.
Recrcc Affirmed

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazcttol
eTAUSfoS, Va, Sept. 29.-In tho suit against
the W., o. & W. r. r. Company and the county Of
Clarke tho decree Of tho lower court, affirming tho
liability of toth was affirmed By the Court of APP
meals TO day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29
BarthOidi's STATUE Of Liberty En-
tightening the World

will be q reminder of personal Liberty for
ages to come. On just as sure a foundation
has DIR. Pierce's Golden Medics Discov.
cry" been placed, and it will stand through
tho cycles OF time as a monument 80 the
physical emancipation of thousands, who
by its use have been relieved from con.
sumption, consumptige night w eats, bton-
chitis, coughs, splitting of blood, weak lungs
and ether throat aad lung affections
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

THE ADMINS rRATIoN men in the New
York democratic convention bad prepared q
resolution endorsing no. ouly the civil scr
vice law, hut the moro Objectionable civil
service rules, as well; but the uimoat con
cession the anti administrator men would
consent to, in order TO avoid an open break,
and to induce Mr.. Dorsheimer, the admins
traton leader, to perform his duty Of pre-
souting the platform, was the following;
"The democracy of New York rcitcra;o their
support of the civil tcrvico laws of the United
States ard of tho State Of New York, and their
purpose to uphold them both. IN view OF the
radical change in tho administrative methods
which grow out of tho civil service laws, and the
differences of opinion which exist in relation
thereto, wo deem this subject one which might
properly be submitted TO the popular vote
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

JFEiichcads Democrat, published al Amherst C.
H. by .hst veteran and able journalist, Captain
Thomas Whitehead, whose eloquence has fire.
quenty thrilled an Alexandria audience, if we
may judge from appearances, is doing well and
bids fair 20 TO success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

Gov LEE AND THE PHILADELPHIA PA
RADE.--A State reporter interrupted Gen.
Lee in his work at his Office this morning
long enough 10 call his attention to The fact
that his not riding at the head Of the Vir
einia troops in Philadelphia had been much
commented on by the press and the public
generally. The Governor said he was sur
prised that any notice should be taken Of it
at all Out OF some twenty Governors 81
Philadelphia only about five or six rode liz
tho procession, the rest being en- the pla'-
form with the President, among tue latter
being the Governors of North and South
Carolina, Florida, West Virginia, New
York, Massachusetts. Sc, a., that he only
reached Richmond The night before he was
obliged TO leave for Philadelphia. and was
informed for tho first time that the Governor
had bean invited TO ride in the procession
too late 10 make the proper arrangements
| don't see said the Governor. shy | should
he singled OUT and pitched into about not
riding ] heard that some Of tho Aexnn-
dria boys were complaining about it hda
many OF them are my personal aeqnai,
tances. and attributed their complaints 80
complimentary becau they wished me 10
be near them. The Virginia volunteer
troops were represented BY four Of then
finest companies Of about fifty men each,
and they fully sustained Virginias military
reputation. Their good marching and good
conduct in Philadelphia was q subject az
favorable comment on all sides. They lid
not require anybody to ride with them 10
draw attention to these facts.-Richm0nd
State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

The October number of Our Little Ones has been
receive, ilom tho Russell Publishing Company,
b. ton. THIS little magazine gives infinite pleas
uTe to all children who read it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

Look out for counterfeits! zee tina. you
get The genuine DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
Do not letihe dea er sell you some just as
eood' but insist upon getting the genuine
with the BULBS Head trademark en- the
wrapper.
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Vote or the Prohibition Amendmen.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Sept. pa very
heavy vote on the prohibition amendment
is being polled in the city and adjacent
country. Indications point to a large vote
in the State. Ladies are at the polls work
ing for the amendment, and prayer meet
ires are being held at ali the churches. The
"aulies" are confident of a heavy majority
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

There's no terror, headache. in your threats"
For | AIN armed so strong with remedy
Thxt pass pain By, as an idle word,
Which l respect not since the discovery of Sal
vation Oil. Twenty FIVE cents bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

Acting Attorney General jerks has directed
that an appeal be taken to the United States Su-
preme Coust from the Boston decision in the tel
ephone case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

THE WASHINGTON Republican says II
General Maboue were re elected TO tho U.
s. Senate, '';n iho State q Virginia his in
nucnce would be Tor az honest. sensible set
te.uer. ofthe State debt, which would re.
store her credit aud placs Virginia upon the
high road TO prosperity" 1.-THE Republica"
knew what it was talking about it, would
know that save ouly and except for General
Mahons's 'n,alisn influence" reputation
never would have been possible in Virgnis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

TIE REPORT STATED by tho New York
Herald that Mr. Gould will reduce the rates
OF cable dispatches for the purpose of 20
Gripping theriva linein which Mr. Bennett is
interested as to enable him to purchase it.
and then to recoup By advancing the rates
to exto,tionate figures, somehow or other
suggests the idea that the report referred 10
was conceived as q means Of attracting pat
ronape
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-29

The rain again greatly interfered with The
G. A. r. parade liz ST. Louis yesterday.
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SALE.
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NEWS OF THE DAY

The absence of the President on hia West
crn ard Southern tour will be taken advan-
taee of give the executive mansion its annu-
81 .onoUaiinU
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-20
Early Bird and the Worm.

1t was not quite o'clock In the morning.
Inc sun had not yet begun to transact his
oauy business when newspaper man, who
loves early dew, robins, and other things,
took stroll through Central park. Only
TWO persons from the Fifty-ninth street en-
trance to the mall disturbed the monotonous
chatter of the birds.
A few feet from the music stand was an
elderly gentleman with a revolutionary coat
and frayed trousers He carried a cane and
wore restless pair of eyes.
"Out early, my friend said the reporter.
In an off hand style of salute.
"Got to begin my business said the wiry
odd fossil.
And what may lie the peculiar nature of
your business!'
"Well, you see, pald, I'm a professional
searcher. change with the seasons. inst
like bonnets and other parts Of woman,s gear.
I'm on hand the first fellow after a big crowd
to pick up the crumbs What's crumbss
Why, whatever they drop; knick knacks.
lewelry, money. Ans fish as comes to nv net.
Beats the world how much smart scayenger
can pick up after mob In the winter time
l work the balls and the opera and swell
private entertainments. on the outside. after
~ ''"OAS @iAiHe ID osci anu JUST as soon as
it's light; and i'll the summer | work the
parks and picnics and excursions.
Regular business, though, and you've got
to have system in it. Big crowd yesterday
Sunday on the mall, and here am. Been
here since daybreak. nosing around, and
picked up SO far 50. IS in change and a brace
let. Get in my work before the COPS come
around. Early bird and the worm, seeg,
"What do yon do with the valuables. saw
jewelrys"
watch the lost columns OF the papers.
and if the rewards half way decent 1 turn
'em in. Got $50 last winter for an earring
dropped in the gutter in front of the Metro
politan Opera house. When there's no show
OF TN owner l convert 'em on the Bowery,
Took in a lot of lace bandkerchiefs last winter
and a fair stake in cash. But you've got to
have eyes to get along in this profession, part
ner"
"Can you manage to make O living at itT
swell, it amt no national bank, but Eve
stood off the wolf for five years at it, and the
hours amt so hard as you find in some other
professions. New York Sun